The former may of Greater Manchester’s rise raises questions about the changing dynamics of political parties and leadership in an accelerated political climate.
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Is the US a democracy or a republic? That’s a misleading question, writes a historian of early America. The values of republicanism and the values of democracy have both been vital to the nation.
MPs have effectively postponed the decision.
Since 2000, women’s representation in Canadian Parliament has declined on several occasions, showing uneven progress. Disparities among parties and regions remain a concern.
Through archival research and in-depth interviews, a new report documents the presence, backgrounds, motivations and experiences of Black Canadians in politics.
Largely thanks to Rishi Sunak, the prime minister got a pretty easy ride in his first PMQs.
Young representatives pay special attention to reflecting the concerns of young people.
The influx of new MPs in this election could bring a clash of cultures, misunderstandings and tension over what should change.
The Conservatives have run out of steam. Should Labour win – and it’s highly likely it will – the task facing a Starmer government will be stern and far-reaching.
Arguably, the two best prime ministers in recent history were the ones with the least experienced teams.
The Conservatives are claiming that allowing Labour a huge majority is constitutionally dangerous but in reality, it would have no extra powers.
Keir Starmer’s manifesto stops short of the abolition Gordon Brown had wanted, but some immediate changes are confirmed.
The Tories have 346 seats and could lose more than half of those. Labour is aiming for huge gains, the SNP is fighting for relevance – and the Lib Dems are hoping to become the third party again.
The large number of MPs deciding not to stand in the forthcoming election adds yet more electoral pressure on the PM.
Instead of voting on a ceasefire, the House of Commons descended into furious arguments between MPs and the speaker.
There was only one case of a government losing a vote on a second reading in all of the 20th century.
Can a politician with a relatively narrow life experience represent the diverse needs of Canadians?
Boothroyd smashed the glass ceiling just as House of Commons proceedings began being broadcast, which made her no-nonsense interventions even more famous.
Anna Betz says she was told to pick a sticker off her laptop when visiting the palace of Westminster.
The SNP leader has caused drama in the chamber on multiple occasions, often with the aim of bringing neglected subjects to public attention.
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Nottingham Trent University
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125th Anniversary Chair and Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Birmingham, University of Sheffield
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